Coronavirus: Holiday bookings'explode' as travel restrictions ease

·27 June 2020

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53206148

Traffic light system'

John Keefe,director of public affairs at Euro tunnel, said phones had been "ringing off the hook".

Euro tunnel saw an increase of bookings weeks ago, suggesting that many holidaymakers had already started to "discount the quarantine measures", said Mr Keefe- but bookings "exploded" when the announcement was made on Friday.

Foreign Office advice against all but essential international travel has been in place since 17 March.

Under the new rules, a traffic light system will be introduced - with countries classified as green, amber or red depending on the prevalence of corona virus. The UK is likely to discuss arrangements with countries over the coming days.

A government spokesman said measures would give people "the opportunity fora summer holiday abroad" while also boosting the UK economy - but stressed the relaxation depended on risks staying low.